Robin Chernow

Experience

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  Serendipity Day Camp

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  Senior Counselor

  Designed and implemented theme week activities, games, and crafts for 200+ children ages 5-14.

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  The Franklin Institute

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern - "Current Science"​

  Developed educational content for public programs and events hosting 300+ visitors; evaluated museum exhibits and prototypes of activities.

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  Bryn Mawr College

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Laboratory work in structural geology, igneous geochemistry, and mineral curating. Structural geology field work in Andes of Argentina. Assisted with lab section and field trips for 15 students in Introductory Physical Geology, graded assignments, held weekly office hours.

  • Research Assistant - Geology Department

    Jan 2013 - May 2015

  • Teaching Assistant - Geology Department

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2014
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  University City Science Center

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Laboratory Education Fellow, FirstHand

  Facilitated hands-on labs for 10-16 students in grades 5-8 from neighborhood public and parochial schools. Wrote articles, managed social media and maintained website; developed curricula, oversaw 10 volunteers, and organize community partnership events, e.g. the Philadelphia Science Festival. Formalized program to onboard UCSC scientists as mentors; managed program assessments with outside evaluator; organized & led field trip visits. Created curriculum for new summer programs.

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  Haverford College

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Haverford House Fellow

  Selected to work in non-profit sector of Philadelphia and develop a community project. Implemented and facilitated a six-session peer reading group for 13 students at Haverford College, addressing current issues in K-12 education in Philadelphia, such as budget challenges, school environments & resources, testing, and the charter movement.

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  World Cup Sports Academy

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Head Soccer Coach and Goalkeeper Coach

  Planned and executed bi-weekly practices and weekly games for under-12 girls’ team, plus weekly training sessions for boy and girl goalkeepers, ages 9-14. Adapted to ability levels of players and corresponded with families.

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  Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership

  Jun 2016 - now

  Science Education Manager

  Manage education department resources and curriculum. Develop and deliver age-appropriate marine and environmental science curricula for participants, ranging from elementary-aged to adult learners. Work with teachers to meet needs of specific school groups. Evaluate applicants for seasonal positions. Oversee and mentor education interns, assigning appropriate projects and providing feedback. Interact with board members, prospective donors, grantors, and members of peer institutions to convey programming goals. Welcome and orient public to the island, and write biweekly blog posts. Show less